Play & Go Adelaide

[ August 2, 2019 to August 6, 2019. August 8, 2019 to August 10, 2019. August 16, 2019 to August 19, 2019. August 22, 2019 to August 23, 2019. August 25, 2019; August 28, 2019; August 30, 2019; September 27, 2019 to September 29, 2019. ]
Illuminart Light Show to Travel Around Regional South Australia – August & September 2019
lluminart will be creating after dark light shows featuring bold, colourful artwork and stories which will be projected onto Silos, Town Halls, and large walls all around regional South Australia as part of the SALA Festival.
The tour will help commemorate the Falie […]

New Playground at Woodlane Reserve in Mypolonga
A new playground being built at Woodlane Reserve is set to open in early August 2019.
There is a great variety of equipment going in including a face-to-face swing, inclusive diablo and huge climbing frame. Workers are putting finishing touches to the installation to ensure it is safe for everyone, […]

Mount Remarkable National Park – take the kids hiking at Alligator Gorge in the Southern Flinders Ranges
by Katrina Gogel
Alligator Gorge in Mount Remarkable National Park is one of South Australia’s most scenic hikes. With dramatic gorges, bright ochre walls and watercourses lined with river red gums, it truly is a remarkable place.
There are plenty of […]

[ August 10, 2019 to August 17, 2019. ]
SA Variety Bash 2019 – Mawson Lakes to Murray Bridge
The 2019 SA Variety Bash will be departing from Codan (Mawson Lakes) on Saturday 10 August and finishing eight days later on 17 August in Murray Bridge. On this year’s event, the entrants will be taken on numerous interesting tracks and through many private properties, seeing […]

[ August 24, 2019; August 25, 2019; ]
Gawler Show 2019
The Gawler Show is South Australia’s largest regional show.
The 163rd Gawler Show will be held at the Gawler Showgrounds on Saturday 24 August and Sunday 25 August 2019. This year’s Gawler Show is set to have over 200 traders and food trucks, 2000+ competition entries, loads of free entertainment for the kids, three […]

[ August 16, 2019; ]
Illuminart at Wallaroo Silos
On Friday 16 August 2019, Wallaroo and the Copper Coast will feature as part of Illuminart’s ‘Port to Port’ SALA Festival projection tour.
The show is called ‘Port to Port’ and comprises content about stories of the South Australian ports, mosquito fleet and great grain race.  The projection show will also include local artists […]

Sesame Street Circus Spectacular in Adelaide
Showtime Attractions and Silvers Circus present Sesame Street Circus Spectacular by Silvers.
Following the success of Jurassic Unearthed by Silvers Circus, Showtime Attractions and Silvers Circus have once again joined forces to bring their most exciting and ambitious spectacular yet to Australia, with the tour heading to Adelaide in March 2020.
IMPORTANT […]

Yorketown Playground. A riot of colour and fun!
by Katrina Gogel
Yorketown is one of Southern Yorke Peninsulas picturesque inland towns, and the hub of the SYP. If you’re travelling the region anytime soon be sure to call in and check out the towns fantastic local services and wonderful playground. Your kids will thank you for it!
Arriving […]

Victoria Square, Kadina. Is this Yorke Peninsula’s best playground?
by Katrina Gogel
If you find yourself visiting the top of the Yorke Peninsula anytime soon be sure to make a pit stop at the Copper Coast town of Kadina, and visit the wonderful Victoria Square.
A green oasis in the heart of town, Victoria Square celebrates the history […]

[ June 16, 2019; 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Colour Up Karoonda
Colour Up Karoonda is a FREE family-fun afternoon/evening with live country music, a festival/street party, family entertainment, food, street market and the highlight event – the launch of the Karoonda silo art.
The Mallee town of Karoonda takes silo art to a new high this June in an Australian first to turn the town’s […]

[ June 9, 2019; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
South Australian Truck & Ute Show 2019
If you have always been in awe of those big trucks as you travel next to them along the freeway, then Mannum is the place to be on Sunday 9 June 2019.

Mannum’s main streetscape will become one massive trucking garage where you will see polished prime movers, trucks and […]

Photo credit:@andrew__burston (via IG)
Ghost Mushroom Lane | Now Open
The 2019 Ghost Mushroom season has started at Ghost Mushroom Lane in Glencoe.
ForestrySA is pleased to offer you the chance to experience the brilliant glow first hand – free of charge! The Ghost Mushroom (Omphalotus nidiformis) is a bioluminescent fungus that emits a soft green glow at night. […]

[ June 29, 2019; 7:30 pm; ]
Michael Griffiths: By Request comes to the heritage Edithburgh Institute for one night only on 29 June 2019.
Helpmann Award winner Michael Griffiths is one of Australia’s finest performers. His one-man cabaret shows In Vogue: Songs By Madonna, Sweet Dreams: Songs By Annie Lennox, Adolescent and Cole have received critical acclaim. He has delighted audiences across […]

[ May 19, 2019; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
RSPCA Million Paws Walk 2019
Join the RSPCA for their South Australian flagship walk in Adelaide at the NEW location – Victoria Park.

It’s set to be another amazing day because 5,000 people and their dogs will walk the two or four kilometres course for animals in need.

After the walk, enjoy a village style atmosphere showcasing everything […]

[ April 19, 2019 to April 22, 2019. ]
Bike SA’s Easter Cycle
Bike SA’s Easter Cycle has plenty in the program to keep the entire mob occupied all long-weekend.
The Easter Cycle is a fully catered camping adventure which includes something for everyone; long day-trips chasing the horizon for committed roadies, off road rides and little loops for tackers on training wheels – as well […]

Photo credit: Annette Green for Australian Silo Art Trail.
Follow the Silo Art Trail in South Australia
If you happen to be taking a country drive around South Australia, make sure you keep your eyes open for some of the incredible artwork gracing our rural silos.
These amazing artworks have been created by a variety of talented artists […]

[ February 16, 2019; February 21, 2019 to February 24, 2019. March 1, 2019 to March 3, 2019. March 8, 2019; March 16, 2019 to March 17, 2019. March 22, 2019 to March 31, 2019. April 19, 2019 to April 21, 2019. ]
Fringe On Tour
Each year, Adelaide Fringe hits the road to bring a taste of Fringe to your neighbourhood.  And this year is no different as they hit the streets in 10 amazing locations.  From Murray Bridge and Whyalla to Mount Gambier and Port Augusta, an assortment of entertainers will be performing, including live music, circus performers, […]

[ January 21, 2019; ]
Free Inflatable ObstAcool Course
EDITOR’S NOTE: OBSTACOOL has moved dates due to the hot weather! OBSTACOOL will run from Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th (10am – 4pm each day).  It’s FREE – No booking requried.
The kids will go wild for the FREE inflatable ObstAcool course at the upcoming Splash Festival in Murray Bridge. It features a […]

[ December 22, 2018; ]
Official Opening of Waikerie Water & Nature Play Park
Help celebrate the opening of Waikerie’s new Water & Nature Play Park.
On Saturday 22 December 2018 the park will be officially opened.  There will be a free sausage sizzle and visitors will be the first to try out the park.  Bring the family and explore the new surroundings […]

[ January 1, 2019 to January 21, 2019. January 25, 2019 to January 28, 2019. ]
Splash! Slip ‘N’ Dip
EDITOR”S NOTE: SPLASH UPDATE – NATURE PLAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED TUESDAY 22ND / WEDNESDAY 23RD AND THURSDAY 24TH DUE TO FORECAST TEMPERATURE BEING 40 DEGREES AND OVER.
Celebrate Summer on the Murray River during January with a one hour pass on the ‘Slip ‘N’ Dip’ at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge.
This water-based adventure playground will […]

[ November 24, 2018 to December 31, 2018. ]
Loxton Lights Festival
Christmas is a magical time, full of enchantment, celebration and family. Now in its 27th year, the Loxton Lights Festival will once again showcase the joyous festive season for locals and visitors alike.
An enormous Christmas tree dazzles in the heart of town and from there, large clusters of residential streets feature homes adorned […]

[ October 24, 2018; 5:10 pm; ]
New Silo Art in Wirrabara completed 24 October 2018
This amazing new silo artwork took Australian artist Smug three weeks from start to finish.
This latest addition to the silo art trail, in Wirrabara, was finished just this week by Australian artist Smug aka Sam Bates. You can see some of the progress pics below. We think […]

Splash Town 2018/19 Season
Splash Town in Moonta Bay is situated just near the playground on the foreshore at Moonta Bay, right near the Moonta Bay Caravan Park. It’s a FREE water park open to the public.
Season Dates: Saturday 29 September 2018 – Sunday 28 April 2019

SA School Holidays, Weekends and Public Holidays (closed Christmas Day). 

Open 12 […]

[ August 11, 2018 to August 18, 2018. ]
SA Variety Bash 2018 – Adelaide to Port Lincoln
2018 celebrates the 30th anniversary of the SA Bash, departing from Adelaide on Saturday 11 August 2018 and finishing eight days later on 18 August 2018 in Port Lincoln.
The Variety Bash was created in 1985 by adventurer Dick Smith when he took a group of friends for a […]

[ June 8, 2018 to June 10, 2018. ]
Fat Tyre Festival 2018
The Melrose Fat Tyre Festival is all about bringing the family to the gateway of the Flinders Ranges for four days of mountain biking, food, music and entertainment, all enjoyed in the fresh air and under the gaze of the beautiful Mt Remarkable.
Each year mountain bike devotees flock to this annual family […]

Road trip from Adelaide to Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road
The trip from Adelaide to Melbourne takes around 8 hours if you go the inland route. Or you can take the scenic route via the Great Ocean Road – it’ll take you a lot longer and you’ll probably want to break the trip up by staying […]

Big Bad Wolf presented by Windmill Theatre Co
He’s the most misunderstood character in fairytale history. Put simply he has no friends. But then he does have incredibly sharp teeth, yellow eyes and his own ideas about personal hygiene, and he is the infamous Big Bad Wolf after all. No one likes him.
Luckily one girl is […]

[ February 24, 2018 to February 25, 2018. ]
I Choose SA Farmers’ Market Weekend in South Australia
The I Choose SA Farmers’ Market Weekend is back again on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 February.
SA produce is some of the best in the world, and when you choose SA you’re supporting everyone who puts their time into making and growing these products locally. The SA […]

[ January 27, 2018; 6:00 pm; ]
Don’t miss all the action at the 2018 Netafim Waikerie Australia Day Event
2018 is set to be a huge year for this event with motocross riders from Factory fmx performing jumps and flips for the crowd, including Fast and the Furious stunt rider Luke McNeill who will headline the main performance.
Enjoy a great family night […]

Loxton Pioneer Playground – Riverland, South Australia
Playground Review
If you are in the Riverland, it’s worth making a stop at one of the best playgrounds in South Australia. In the little town of Loxton on the Murray River, you’ll find this gem – the Loxton Pioneer Playground, which was opened in February 2015.  It’s full of […]